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R998 ABD

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,160 mi
Last recorded47,160 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 ABD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,186 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,750 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,750 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,643 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 27,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,539 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 19,847 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 19,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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R998 ABD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R998 ABD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R998 ABD registered?

R998 ABD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R998 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 ABD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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